Simone Cifuentes
Sustainability Coordinator at New Harmony High School- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Attorney
Georgia State Bar AssociationMay, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Attorney
Louisiana State Bar AssociationMay, 2018- Oct, 2024
Experience
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New Harmony High School
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sustainability Coordinator
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Jul 2023 - Present
Environmental educationData trackingVendor acquisitionPolicy creation
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Science Teacher (AP Environmental Science and Anatomy & Physiology)
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Jul 2021 - Present
AP Environmental Science, executed a project based curriculumAnatomy and Physiology, created and executed a project and laboratory based curriculum
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Morris Bart Law Firm
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United States
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Law Practice
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100 - 200 Employee
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Of Counsel Attorney
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Mar 2021 - Present
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Zu, Inc
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Property Management and Consulting
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Mar 2006 - Present
Creating long term strategic plan Marketing property vacancies Negotiating contract terms Budgeting and bookkeeping Creating long term strategic plan Marketing property vacancies Negotiating contract terms Budgeting and bookkeeping
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services
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United States
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Legal Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Domestic Violence Survivors’ Attorney
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Aug 2020 - Jan 2021
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University of Georgia School of Law
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Equal Justice Works Crime Victims Justice Corps Fellow
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Jul 2018 - Jul 2020
Engaged in holistic advocacy on behalf of immigrant crime victims including: family law, protective orders, immigration services, and access to benefits Engaged in holistic advocacy on behalf of immigrant crime victims including: family law, protective orders, immigration services, and access to benefits
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Associate Attorney
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Jun 2017 - Jul 2018
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Forelle Consulting Group, LLC
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Strategic Management Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Contracted Youth Facilitator
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Jun 2017 - Jul 2017
Planned and implemented participant activities, as lead of the facilitator team for a 5 week youth work education summer program Conducted training sessions as lead of the facilitator team Assisted in as needed administrative duties Planned and implemented participant activities, as lead of the facilitator team for a 5 week youth work education summer program Conducted training sessions as lead of the facilitator team Assisted in as needed administrative duties
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International High School of New Orleans
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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IB Environmental Science Teacher
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Jul 2013 - Jun 2017
Taught International Baccalaureate Environmental Systems and Societies 1 and 2, Louisiana biology, and standard environmental science course. Team building, coordination with colleagues to create cross-curriculum activities IB Extended Essay supervisor - guided student one-on-one to write large scale term paper on independent topic Taught knowledge and skills in one or more of the following subjects to secondary pupils: ecology, evolution, global warming, environmental regulation and policy, pollution sources, natural resource management, communication through graphs, and scientific theory . Instructed pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district. Developed lesson plans and organizes daily classes so that demonstration, instruction, and practice can be completed with the allotted time. Created and prepares appropriate instructional aids and display materials to enhance learning. Instructed pupils in use, care, and safe operations of science equipment. Maintained a record of pupil attendance and makes daily reports. Controlled assigned district-owned office equipment and supplies to prevent loss or abuse. Show less
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Environmental Quality Specialist, Stormwater Division
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Nov 2015 - Feb 2016
Wrote and submitted $50,000 grant for an urban environmental education, park creation and land restoration project Enforced environmental pollution control laws and implemented programs and policy. Supervised environmental technician in program implementation Inspected, monitored, and documented storm water discharges, violations, and techniques at industrial, commercial, and Parish facilities and construction sites. Collected water samples Revamped and delivered school education program and class storm water environmental health presentations Evaluated laboratory analysis to determine compliance or corrective action and coordinated inspection and monitoring activities with facility management Delivered school education program and class storm water environmental health presentations and materials Show less
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Consultant
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Feb 2015 - Mar 2015
Managed bookkeeping for multimillion dollar budget green building company Created education and training materials for future employees Managed bookkeeping for multimillion dollar budget green building company Created education and training materials for future employees
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Center for EcoTechnology
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United States
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Community Outreach Specialist
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Jun 2014 - Dec 2014
Conduct public outreach and education to achieve various program and mission impact goals Promote, coordinate and deliver residential educational presentations and informational tabling opportunities that inspire participants to take Go Green actions, specifically: Track participants and data results of events and outreach activities; Work on a team to develop and generate community engagement through a multi-media strategy by utilizing CET web site, press events and social media outlets Assist in communicating outreach results through telling the story of the people we guide to lasting impacts in a variety of mediums, e.g. digital content and written testimonials, to be used in our outreach efforts and in funder reports to demonstrate achievements Work regionally with grassroots groups and municipal committees to achieve campaign goals Serve as resource for objective information about energy efficiency, renewable energy options, recycling and reuse opportunities Supervise role for the EcoFellowship program: Supervise one or more EcoFellow(s), young professionals hired for one year of training, skill development and project implementation, supporting the development of their outreach skill set by providing them with opportunities to learn the role of community organizing Participate in the EcoFellow leadership group to review opportunities and challenges that arise during the program and develop best practices in mentoring these young professionals Show less
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City and County of San Francisco
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Environmental Educator
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Sep 2012 - Feb 2013
•Presented anti waste materials to elementary school classrooms throughout San Francisco •Maintained resource library and school database •Coordinated special events and presentations and responded to school inquiries •Performed routine waste assessments •Presented anti waste materials to elementary school classrooms throughout San Francisco •Maintained resource library and school database •Coordinated special events and presentations and responded to school inquiries •Performed routine waste assessments
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Law Clerk
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Aug 2009 - Apr 2011
Research legal issues concerning the Louisiana coastal area, both Federal, State, and Local Draft legal memoranda and legal summarization articles Center for Natural Resource Economics and Policy Annual Conference (CNREP) Presenter , The Benefits of Municipal Compost in Coastal Areas Experiencing Land Loss Research legal issues concerning the Louisiana coastal area, both Federal, State, and Local Draft legal memoranda and legal summarization articles Center for Natural Resource Economics and Policy Annual Conference (CNREP) Presenter , The Benefits of Municipal Compost in Coastal Areas Experiencing Land Loss
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Agenda for Children
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Information Coordinator
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Dec 2006 - Jul 2008
Developed and maintained records database Greater New Orleans (16 parishes) child care facilities Co-organized the National Association for the Education of Young Children's local affiliate regional conference Collaborated with New Orleans Food Policy Advisory Council as Agenda's representative Developed and maintained records database Greater New Orleans (16 parishes) child care facilities Co-organized the National Association for the Education of Young Children's local affiliate regional conference Collaborated with New Orleans Food Policy Advisory Council as Agenda's representative
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Green Media LLC
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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Independent Researcher
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Sep 2006 - Nov 2006
Identified and surveyed San Francisco Bay Area "green" businesses for an urban green living guide, Greenopia Identified and surveyed San Francisco Bay Area "green" businesses for an urban green living guide, Greenopia
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Berkeley Student Cooperative
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President of Safety and Maintenance
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Dec 2004 - May 2005
Chaired and developed agenda for the Maintenance Managers' meetings of the 20 building organizationReported on safety issues and the needs of the physical plant to the Board of Directors as well as supervising long-term safety, building asset preservation and preventative maintenance projects. Oversaw the enforcement of the policiesFiled for Green Business status for the state of California
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Maintenance Manager
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Aug 2003 - May 2005
Responsible for the maintenance of the physical plant of the 57 person housing unitResponsible for the planning. budgeting and execution of long-term capital improvement projectsTrained and supervised maintenance crew, supervised various improvement projects each semester
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Assistant Waste Reduction Coordinator
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Aug 2003 - Aug 2004
Collected reusable goods and uncommon recycling materials and distributed them to reuse and recycling organizations
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Worm/Composter
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Oct 2004 - May 2005
Collected food waste for industrial composting in outdoor windrows for a worker owned cooperative Collected food waste for industrial composting in outdoor windrows for a worker owned cooperative
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Education
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Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center
JD, Law -
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor of Science, Environmental Economics and Policy -
Lincoln High School
High School